Where to Plant Oak Trees in OSRS

Planting oak trees in Old School RuneScape (OSRS) can be a profitable and rewarding activity for players who want to try their hand at Farming. Oak logs are in high demand for Fletching and Construction, especially for building oak larders and oak dungeon doors. However, to maximize your yield and minimize your risks, you need to know where to plant oak trees and how to take care of them. In this guide, we will explore the different locations and methods of planting oak trees in OSRS.

The Basics of Planting Oak Trees

Before we dive into the specifics of each location, let's review the basics of planting oak trees. To plant an oak tree, you need to have a farming level of at least 15, a spade, an oak tree sapling, and the necessary compost or supercompost. You can buy oak saplings from the Grand Exchange or trade with other players. The compost or supercompost can be made by using certain types of organic materials on a compost bin or a compost potion.

Once you have obtained all the items, you can go to the location where you want to plant the oak tree and use the sapling on the appropriate patch. The tree will take around 8 hours to grow, and you will need to water it periodically to prevent it from dying or falling ill. You can also use plant cure on it if it gets diseased. When the oak tree is fully grown, you can chop it down with an axe to obtain oak logs or tree roots.

Farming Guild

The Farming Guild is a good place to plant oak trees if you have a farming level of at least 45 and have completed the Guildmaster's Log miniquest. The Guild has three oak tree patches, one in the southwest corner, one in the northeast corner, and one on the rooftop, accessible by climbing the ladder in the middle. Each patch requires 1 oak sapling and 1 supercompost. The patches are fairly close to the bank and the Guildmaster's office, making it easy to plant and check on the trees. In addition, the Farming Guild provides various benefits, such as increased yield, reduced disease chance, and automatic composting, depending on your farming level and the tier of the farm contract you have.

Gnome Stronghold

The Gnome Stronghold is another good place to plant oak trees, especially if you have a lower farming level and don't want to risk losing your saplings. There are two oak tree patches in the Stronghold, one east of the Spirit tree patch and one west of the Coal trucks. Each patch requires 1 oak sapling and 1 compost. The patches are relatively safe and close to a bank, but they are also far from each other, so it may take longer to check on both of them. The Gnome Stronghold also has a tree spirit that can spawn randomly and attack you, but it can be killed for a rare drop.

Other Locations

There are also several other locations where you can plant oak trees in OSRS, although they may be less convenient or less safe than the Farming Guild or the Gnome Stronghold. Some examples are:

Falador Park, south of the White Knights' Castle - requires 1 oak sapling and 1 compost; close to a bank but crowded with players and NPCs.

Taverley, near the Druids' Circle - requires 1 oak sapling and 1 compost; somewhat isolated but can be attacked by wolves or summoned creatures.

Varrock Palace, between the southwest and southeast entrances - requires 1 oak sapling and 1 compost; close to a bank but exposed to PvP attacks.

Tips for maximizing your oak tree yield

To get the most out of your oak trees, here are some tips you can follow:

Use ultracompost instead of supercompost if you can afford it, as it increases the yield even more.

Plant as many oak trees as you can, but don't forget to check on them regularly and replant if necessary.

Wear a magic secateurs or a farming cape to increase the chance of getting more logs.

Bring a tree-shaking scrimshaw or use the superior scrimshaw of agriculture to increase the chance of getting more roots.

Consider using a portable sawmill or a plank maker to turn your logs into planks for more profit.

By following these guidelines, you should be able to plant oak trees in OSRS with confidence and efficiency. Whether you are a seasoned farmer or a beginner, the rewards of planting oak trees can be worth the time and effort. Good luck and happy farming!